Nijman Clinches Fourth Ranking Title of 2026 with Dominant Display

Wessel Nijman continued his impressive start to 2026, securing his fourth ranking title of the year at the Players Championship 10 in Wigan. Nijman defeated former Grand Slam of Darts champion Scott Waites 8-2 in the final, reclaiming the top spot in the Players Championship rankings. This victory came after Chris Dobey briefly overtook Nijman following his win at Players Championship Nine. Nijman's path to the title included a hard-fought win against Martin Lukeman, followed by victories over Justin Hood, Adam Gawlas, Niels Zonneveld, and Beau Greaves. He averaged over 109 in his match against Gawlas and maintained a high level of performance throughout the tournament. In the final, Nijman capitalized on Waites' slow start, establishing an early lead and controlling the match. Despite Waites reducing the deficit, Nijman regained control and won with a 101.34 average. Nijman reflected on his performance, stating it was his best floor event of the year, with multiple averages above 105. He expressed happiness with his overall performance and is targeting more success in the upcoming European Darts Grand Prix. Nijman's victory also marked a new milestone, as he broke into the top 18 on the PDC Werner Rankings Ladder, with the goal of reaching the top 16. Elsewhere, Beau Greaves impressed with back-to-back quarter-final appearances, defeating notable players like Martin Schindler and Cameron Menzies.